2016 Dakota County 4-H Auction
Scholarship Information
The 4-H Auction scholarships are funded through Dakota County 4-H Livestock Auction funds received from the
sale/donation of the last pen of rabbits/turkeys/ducks/geese/chickens. This last pen is sold and donated back to
4-H repeatedly until buyer interest diminishes. Money generated from this “sale” has allowed 4-H to offer
college scholarships to deserving 4-Hers, in addition to paying for livestock-related equipment, state fair
chaperone expenses, 4-H promotion supplies, project bowl buzzer systems and supplies for the county fair.
Requirements and Information:
1.
Applicants must be a high school senior graduating in 2016.
2.
Applicant must be a current Dakota County 4-H member that will be attending an accredited college,
university, community college or technical college as of fall quarter/semester 2016.
3.
This scholarship is not limited to specific majors or universities.
4.
4-H members may be enrolled in any project area and do not have to exhibit at the state fair to be
eligible.
5.
Winners will be awarded the scholarship upon proof of completion of first semester at a post-secondary
institution. 2016 Scholarship winners will be awarded $750.00.
6.
Scholarships are awarded based on the content written in the application. All names are removed from
the application so applications are anonymous when reviewed by the selection committee.
7.
Scholarships are awarded based on scholarship selection committee review/scoring.
Please note: The auction committee does not select scholarship winners.
Scholarship winner expectations:
1.
Scholarship winners will be expected to call potential auction buyers. This requires approximately 2-3
hours of phone work at the Extension Office prior to county fair. Script, names and numbers will be
provided.
2.
Scholarship winners are expected to help at the Auction Breakfast on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 7:30
a.m. and the 4-H Livestock Auction at 9:30 a.m.
3.
Scholarship winners are expected to prepare and present a speech on what 4-H has meant to them
during their 4-H career.
Your application must include:
•
Completed application form
•
Copy of high school transcript – unofficial is acceptable (no one will actually see your grades)
Submit application by March 15, 2016 to:
Dakota County 4-H, Attn: 4-H Scholarship Committee, 4100 220th Street West, #101, Farmington, MN 55024
If you have any questions about this scholarship, contact Anja at (651) 480-7758 or akoester@umn.edu.
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Full Name: _______________________________________
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2016 Dakota County 4-H Auction
Scholarship Application
Full Name ___________________________________________________Grade __________________
Address _________________________________________City ______________State ____Zip ______
Cell Phone _______________________________________Email _______________________________
Parents Names ___________________________________Phone ______________________________
Educational information (you MUST be a graduating high school senior in 2016)
Name, city and state of high school you are attending:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Your High School G.P.A. will account for 5% of the evaluation score for your application. Please attach
a copy of your high school TRANSCRIPT (not report card.)
G.P.A. ____________on a scale of _______
Graduation date_______________________________
Name, city and state of institution of higher learning you will be attending:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Scholarship winners will be asked to provide proof of enrollment for Fall quarter/semester 2016 in
order to receive the award.
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
__________________________________________________
Applicant signature
__________________
Date
Full Name: _______________________________________
#________
4-H Involvement: List and briefly describe your involvement in 4-H activities (club and county offices
held, projects involved in, experiences, etc.). State years in 4-H and years in respective project area or
when involved in 4-H program. Example: Club secretary 2015, Vice president 2014, Executive Board
2013, Federation Secretary 2012. Emphasize leadership roles you have taken and highlight ways you
have “given something back to 4-H” or helped others in 4-H. Activities that help develop teamwork or
build life skills such as self-confidence, public speaking and/or decision making (etc.) are also important.
Your involvement in 4-H activities will account for 60% of the evaluation score for your application.
You may attach one additional page for 4-H activities if necessary. Materials will not be returned, so
don’t send anything you need back.
Full Name: _______________________________________
#________
Work/Employment History: Have you ever been employed? Are you currently employed? How many
hours do you work at your current position? What have you learned from your employment? How has
your current employment prepared you for your future. Your work/employment will account for 20%
of the evaluation score for your application.
Full Name: _______________________________________
#________
School/Community Involvement: List and briefly describe your involvement in school/community (non4-H) activities, involvement with other organizations, teams, groups, etc. Emphasize leadership roles
you have taken and highlight ways you have “given something back to your community” or helped
others. Activities that help develop teamwork or build life skills such as self-confidence, public
speaking and/or decision making (etc.) are also important.
Your involvement in school/community (non-4-H) activities will account for 10% of the evaluation
score for your application.
Full Name: _______________________________________
#________
Name, city and state of institution of higher learning you will be attending:
_______________________________________________________________________
List other pertinent information (special circumstances, financial need, etc.) that you feel qualifies you
for this scholarship.
Other factors will account for 5% of the evaluation score for your application. Do not leave this section
blank.